War In Ukraine: From Russia's Invasion To EU Candidacy

Amid Russian Invasion, EU Grants Candidate Status To Ukraine

European Union leaders granted candidate status Thursday to Ukraine and Moldova in a strong show of support against Russia's invasion, as the United States said it was sending Kyiv more high-precision rocket systems.

EU Grants Candidate Status to Ukraine Amid War With Russia

The move comes four months after President Zelenskyy placed his country's bid to join the EU.

War In Ukraine: From Russia's Invasion To EU Candidacy

Russia invaded Ukraine in the early hours of February 24, setting off the worst conflict in Europe in decades. As EU members agree to make Ukraine a candidate for membership of the bloc, we look back on four months of fighting that have killed tens of thousands of civilians and destroyed entire cities. Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a "special military operation" to "demilitarise" and "de-Nazify" the former Soviet state and protect R…

Ukraine accepted as European Union candidate in historic move prompted by Russia's invasion

Despite the announcement, Ukraine faces a long process before it actually becomes an EU member state.

The EU grants the status of candidate to Ukraine, in the midst of the war with Russia

Ukraine and Moldova submitted their candidacies to the EU shortly after the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

EU to grant candidature to Ukraine to join bloc amid Russia war

European Union leaders on Thursday are set to make Ukraine a candidate for joining the 27-nation bloc, a first step in a long and unpredictable journey toward full membership that could take many years to navigate.